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Nigeria faces a critical water challenge. With a population exceeding 226.5 million, 79.2% lack access to safe drinking water. Furthermore, limited water resources and climate change exacerbate water stress, impacting agriculture and economic development
NCIC tackles this challenge by fostering a comprehensive ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions. We focus on three key areas:
NCIC collaborates with partners to identify and scale solutions that provide clean drinking water to underserved communities. This focus includes innovative water treatment technologies and infrastructure development. One example is the WASH Startup Incubation program, which has supported several startups developing solar-powered water purification systems for rural areas. By supporting these ventures, NCIC helps bridge the gap and deliver clean water to those who need it mos
NCIC recognizes the need for access to finance for promising water solutions. We leverage our network and programs to connect water ventures with potential investors. For instance, the Circular Economy Hackathon, co-organized with the Netherlands' Embassy, provided a platform for circular entrepreneurs to showcase their water-related solutions to potential investors. This helps bridge the funding gap and accelerate the deployment of innovative water technologies
The Nigeria Climate Innovation Center emerged as a beacon of hope, a collaborative effort between the World Bank and the Federal Government of Nigeria under the visionary leadership of the Office of the Vice President in 2018.